Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise'
Big, fluffy cream and pink blooms
Grown by Josh's trusted specialists
Europe
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The highlights
- Fluffy, pyramid shaped flower panicles open cream, turn pink and mature deep pink
- Great for pots or cut flower gardens
- Grows to 1.5-2.5m high and 1-1.5m wide
- Can be included in a hedge
Description
- A small deciduous flowering shrub with a bushy growth habit
- Large, fluffy pyramid-shaped flower heads start creamy white, turning shades of pink as they mature and finally taking on rich pink tones
- Ideal for beds and borders in sun or partial shade, or as part of a mixed informal hedge. Makes superb cut flowers
- Grows to 1.5-2.5m high and 1-1.5m wide in just 2-5 years
- This variety flowers on current season growth so can be allowed to grow into a medium sized shrub or pollarded each spring to remain small
- Fully hardy throughout the UK
What to expect
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How to grow
How to grow
Good pest and disease resistance
May be affected by aphids or capsid bugs - check the leaves regularly for any possible infestation. If you see some, pick the bugs off by hand and spray the infected area with some soapy water. You can also plant a companion plant nearby such as Marigolds. These will attract predatory insects such as ladybirds that will eat the aphids. To prevent powdery mildew, you should space apart the plants adequately to prevent overcrowding and tight, humid conditions. Water at the base into the soil, not on the leaves, and try to prevent the water splashing off the soil and onto the leaves.
Water regularly in summer
Water regularly when newly planted, especially during dry periods. Once the roots have established, it will need very little watering except in prolonged hot and dry periods.
Full sun to partial shade
Plant in a sheltered spot where the plant will receive at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily.
Moist, well-drained soil
Clay, loam or sandy soil is ideal.
Feed annually
Feed once a year in the spring with a general purpose, slow release shrub fertiliser. ?v=1613300718
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